12 Days of Firewise – Tip #10 – Storing outdoor furniture

For more most of us, the winter months mean less time lounging on decks and patios. During the off-season, it’s important that you store unused patio and deck furniture indoors. By bringing cushions and other flammable materials inside you’ll not only prevent embers from igniting them during a fire, but you’ll also extend the life of the fabric, says NFPA’s Firewise Regional Advisor, Gary Marshall.

For more great tips, check out our “12 Days of Firewise” holiday safety campaign, download our safety tips sheet and watch videos that illustrate the action steps! Join us tomorrow for another great Firewise holiday safety tip!

Fire, fire, fire. Although we already know about the dangers of fire and how destructive it can be, we always need to be extra careful when we are near it. So thank you to firewise for providing another helpful tip when storing outdoor furniture.